If I were to ask you which nation is the most stylish in the world, France would be right up there at the top of the list! Both French men and French women tend to exude this natural, effortless kind of style that is envied and replicated the world over, and the good news is that you don’t necessarily have to have French blood running through your veins in order to achieve that style for yourself! Here are the ten essential French fashion rules to follow if you want that exquisite style!

1. Mother

You should look towards your mother as your ultimate style icon; that is what most French women do! She looks fab all of the time, so why wouldn’t you want to take tips and inspiration from her? Also, she gives you a good indication of what you are going to look like in a few decades!